News Release

Monday, October 24, 2016

Teen Crawls to Front Porch After Being Shot NR16331ne

Los Angeles: The Los
Angeles Police Department's Valley Bureau Homicide detectives are
seeking the public's assistance for any information in identifying
the person(s) responsible for the death of a man found on a front
yard.

On October 22, 2016, around 11:30 p.m., West Valley Area uniformed
patrol officers responded to a radio call of a "Assault with A
Deadly Weapon Shooting," at the 6400 block of Woodley Avenue in the
city of Van Nuys.

When the officers arrived, they began canvassing the area for
victims and evidence of a shooting. The officers found the victim,
a male Black in his late teens' lying on the ground near the front
door of a residence. The victim was unconscious and not
breathing.

Los Angeles City Fire Department paramedics responded and attempted
emergency medical aide with negative results. The victim succumbed
to his injuries and was pronounced at scene.

Los Angeles Police Department Operations-Valley Bureau Homicide
detectives responded to the scene and assumed investigative
responsibility. The investigation revealed that unknown suspect(s)
shot the victim multiple times on the sidewalk. The victim managed
to retreat to the front porch area of a residence where he
collapsed and succumbed to his injuries. The suspect(s) immediately
fled the area.

The victim's identity is not being released currently pending next
of kin notification.

Anyone with additional information is urged to call Detective Dave
Peteque, Los Angeles Police Department, Valley Bureau Homicide, at
(818) 374-1934. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls
should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone
wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime
Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to
www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also visit
www.lapdonline.org, and click on "Anonymous Web Tips" under the
"Get Involved-Crime Stoppers" menu to submit an online tip. Lastly,
tipsters may also download the "P3 Tips" mobile application and
select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.